I-90 Snoqualmie Pass closed westbound due to snow, crashes

SNOQUALMIE PASS, Wash. - Westbound lanes of Interstate 90 Snoqualmie Pass is closed due to snow and slush on the roadway causing multiple spinouts and collisions.

Traffic snarls on I-90 Snoqualmie Pass due to snow and multiple crashes. (FOX 13 Seattle)

What we know:

Westbound I-90 is closed at Easton (milepost 70) due to crashes. There is no estimated time for reopening.

Eastbound I-90 has reopened, but was previously closed at North Bend as multiple semis were blocking the top of the pass.

What they're saying:

Officials are reporting heavy snow near the Snoqualmie Pass Summit.

Chains are required on all vehicles except those with all-wheel drive. Oversized vehicles are prohibited on the pass. Additionally, chains are also required on US 2 Stevens Pass.

What's next:

A Blizzard Warning is set to take effect for the Washington Cascades from 6 p.m. Wednesday through 5 a.m. Thursday. Pass travel is expected to be extremely difficult during the overnight hours.

For the latest pass report and road conditions, visit the Washington State Department of Transportation website.

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